Who Should I Start? Mike Evans or Jauan Jennings

Friday, August 15, 12:59 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans impressed during Thursday's joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Evans won a red-zone battle against cornerback Jalen Ramsey for a two-point conversion, then capped the day by hauling in a touchdown from Baker Mayfield during a two-minute drill. After posting a "down year" in 2024 with 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns, Evans looks determined to return to elite form in 2025. The veteran remains one of the NFL's most reliable end-zone threats, and fantasy managers should consider him a steady WR2 with WR1 upside heading into draft season.

Saturday, August 30, 6:55 PM

According to Grant Cohn of SI, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings may have already "played in his final game" with the team. The wideout is looking to be traded or receive an extension. However, none of that has happened. There's also a scenario where Jennings could sit out this season, meaning "he'll make lots of money to do nothing." If that happens, he would be healthy next offseason and potentially command north of $20 million per year. All of this is speculation on Cohn's part, but, so far, there doesn't appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel in this situation. Jennings is still battling the calf injury, so his status for Week 1 is up in the air. If he's not out there, Ricky Pearsall and George Kittle are the favorites to get more attention from Brock Purdy. Jennings finished last season by catching 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns, all the highest marks of his career.